Author, speaker, and harm reduction advocate Ryan Hampton discusses the importance of addressing the social needs of individuals struggling with addiction.

Learn more about Ryan’s perspective on the overdose epidemic in America through his 2024 book, Fentanyl Nation.

This time on The Indie Spiritualist, Chris and Ryan chat about:

• The state of the world and the ongoing opioid and overdose epidemic
• Harm reduction and how recovery has changed throughout the generations
• The peer support model and the critical role of community in addiction recovery
• Promoting harm reduction initiatives as a life-saving alternative to punitive approaches
• Psychedelic therapy and integration sessions
• Balancing clinical addiction treatment with addressing social determinants like poverty and homelessness
• Short-term solutions to addiction versus long-term sustainable strategies for recovery
• Tackling the root causes of addiction instead of focusing solely on substance use
• Releasing the identities we cling to pre-recovery
• Freedom of thought and freedom of choice

About Ryan Hampton:

Ryan Hampton is a national addiction recovery advocate, author, media commentator, and person in long-term recovery. He has worked with multiple non-profits nationwide to end overdose and served in leadership capacities for various community organizing initiatives. Hampton is in recovery from a decade of active opioid use and is a leading voice in America's rising recovery movement. He is the author of Unsettled, American Fix, and Fentanyl Nation. Ryan lives in Nevada with his husband, Sean, and their two boxer dogs. Connect with Ryan through his website and check out his work with Mobilize Recovery.

“The act of reducing harm in any fashion should never be under political assault...I believe in bodily autonomy. If somebody is consciously making those decisions, then let's help them make better decisions so they are not harming other people and themselves, or reducing harm to themselves. We can support harm reduction, or, we can support death.” –Ryan Hampton

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Environmental activist Robin Greenfield explores why separation is the biggest threat to humanity and how to become a servant to all.

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Check out Robin’s newest book, Food Freedom, and learn more about sustainable living

In this episode, Chris and Robin have a vulnerable conversation about:

• Living a life of sustainability and protecting the earth
• The illusion of separation as a core threat to humanity
• Healing our relationship with ourselves and others
• Truth as Robin’s ultimate inspiration and considering what the world could look like if we were all transparent
• The need for healing, taking responsibility, and righting any previous wrongs
• Celebrating progress in all forms, from small steps to major breakthroughs
• Non-violent communication and practicing from both the heart and mind
• Being born into chaos, giving ourselves grace, and learning along the way

“My objective since the beginning of my awakening has been to bring my life into alignment—to live my beliefs to the deepest level that I can: simply living on this earth in a way that doesn’t destroy the very home that we have, plants, animals, my fellow humanity.” –Robin Greenfield

About Robin Greenfield:

Robin Greenfield is a truth seeker, activist, social reformer, author, and servant to Earth, humanity, and our plant and animal relatives. Robin Greenfield lives simply and sustainably to be the change he wishes to see in the world and in active resistance to destructive and exploitative systems. His life is an experiment with truth and integrity. He is dedicated to liberation and basic rights for all. Check out Robin’s website to learn more about his many projects. You can also pick up one of Robin’s numerous books HERE.

“If we don’t have wholeness and completeness within, we’re going to create a shattered society around us.” –Robin Greenfield

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In this episode, Chris and Joel have a heart-to-heart about:

• Joel’s profound experience of losing his brother to a drunk driving accident

• • Living each moment with the inner knowing that it could be our last
  • Joel’s guitar pedal and gear company, Chase Bliss
  • Following your bliss and seeing doors open in front of you
  • Mixing together analog technology with digital control in the guitar industry
  • Parallels between the process of creating guitar pedals and the process of music creation
  • Working through introversion and finding comfort in community
  • Holding onto a positive outlook for the future
  “We’ve gotta get out of these echo chambers and see the humanity in one another. After you share space with someone and you’re reflecting on it, you feel this goodness that is indescribable about that connection and community amongst humans. We just need to be around other humans.” –Joel Korte

  About Joel Korte:

  Joel Korte is the founder of Chase Bliss, one of the most creative, cutting-edge guitar gear companies. As a builder and innovator, Joel Korte is changing the way musicians shape sound from deep textured effects to the intersection of analog and digital creativity.

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